The key to a successful surface design and art licensing career is your art licensing portfolio! I often get asked what to include in your art licensing portfolio, so today I want to share some portfolio examples and my process for putting together a strategic portfolio that will help you land art licensing collaborations!
Read MoreIs there any ethical way to use AI as an artist? Let’s talk about it. First of all, please know that I acknowledge the concerns surrounding AI-generated designs. I know that this is a triggering topic for many creatives, and I think there is a lot of nuance to the issue. That is why I advocate for the ethical use of this technology to streamline the artistic process. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreWhen you’re designing a pattern for surface design, it’s important to be strategic about the motif you choose. I’ll share why it’s important plus three tips for choosing top-selling motifs for your surface design portfolio in this post.
Read MoreIn this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a seamless or repeat pattern in Photoshop using the pattern preview tool. The pattern preview tool has been an absolute game changer in how I make patterns in Photoshop, so I’m so excited to share it with you!
Read MoreIn this tutorial, I will walk you through the foundation for creating any seamless pattern - drawing the assets or the elements that make up the pattern. This might seem like a simple part of the process, but there are a few best practices you can follow to make sure that your seamless pattern looks professional. Whether you're an established surface designer or a beginner to the whole process these quick tips will help you take your repeat patterns to the next level.
Read MoreA seamless pattern (or repeat/repeating pattern) is a pattern that can be repeated endlessly without any visible seams or interruptions. In this Photoshop tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a seamless pattern block that can be stacked on itself and repeated endlessly.
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to turn your hand-drawn art into a pattern? It’s actually pretty simple! In my new class, you’ll learn the basics of transforming your sketch into a digital pattern. By the end, you’ll know all the techniques to create gorgeous, on-trend patterns out of your artwork.
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